Community Resources in Huntsville
At The Rock, we care about the whole person - spirit, soul, and body. If you or someone you know is in need, the following resources in our city can help. From food and shelter to counseling, addiction recovery, and childcare, this page is here to connect you with local support.
Need Help Right Now?
If you are in immediate danger, please dial 911.
For local assistance, call HELPline: 256-716-1000
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National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453
National Poison Control: 800-222-1222
Medicaid Hotline (Questions/Complaints): 800-362-1504
Social Security Administration: 800-772-1213
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AA / Al-Anon: 256-885-0323
Refinery at The Rock (Celebrate Recovery 12 steps) – 3401 Holmes Ave | 256-533-9292 | cr@therockfwc.org
Another Chance / Decatur Morgan Hospital – 1874 Beltline Rd., Decatur | 256-973-6710 | anotherchancedecatur.com
Bradford Health Services – 800-879-7272 | bradfordhealth.com
The Reprieve / Bradford (Providence Main St.) – Contact: Jared Murray | 404-655-8577 / 256-783-1179 | jmurray@bradfordhealth.net
Crestwood Hospital Behavioral Health – 256-429-5480
Rapha / Family Life Center – 114 McCormick Dr. NW, Huntsville | 256-464-2270 | familylifecenter.ws
Wellstone New Horizons Recovery Center – 4040 S. Memorial Pkwy. | 256-705-6444 | wellstone.com
Downtown Rescue Mission – 256-536-2441
And more: Cedar Lodge, Huntsville Recovery, Thrive Alabama, Pathfinder, Salvation Army, Outreach Ministries of Alabama, New Life for Youth.
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Manna House – Free groceries for individuals and families. Open Mon, Wed, Thu, 4:00–6:30 PM | 256-536-4848
Downtown Rescue Mission – Food pantry and meals served daily | 256-536-2441
Salvation Army Meals – Breakfast, lunch, dinner served daily | 256-536-5576
Community Kitchens – Locations at Salvation Army, First Baptist Church, and others
Huntsville Assistance Program (HAP) – North: 256-539-2320 | South: 256-828-8788
Food Line / Emergency Food Assistance – 256-534-2424
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Downtown Rescue Mission – Temporary shelter for men, women, and families | 256-536-2441
Community Action Agency – Crisis homelessness assistance | 256-851-9800
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Community Clothes Closet – 256-532-1505
Christmas Charities Year-Round – 256-837-2373
Goodwill Thrift Store – 256-534-5111
Neighborhood Store (Second Mile) – 256-536-1953
Salvation Army / Thrift Store – 256-536-5576 / 256-539-9137
St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store – 256-851-8881
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Child Care & Enrichment
YMCA Preschool Centers (Northwest: 256-852-6700 | Southeast: 256-880-8400)
Huntsville Child Care Center YMCA – 256-536-8131
Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama – 256-534-6060
Big Brothers / Big Sisters – 256-880-2123
Girl Scouts / Boy Scouts – 256-883-1020 | 256-883-7071
Child Protective Services
Report Child Abuse – 256-427-6200
Emotional Support for Parents
AGAPE of North Alabama (Adoption) – 256-859-4481
Choose Life – Save a Life (Pregnancy Support) – 256-534-1996 / 256-533-3526
Healthy Families of North Alabama – 256-533-5437
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Huntsville Career Center – 256-851-0537
Calhoun Community College – 256-890-4700
Drake Technical College – 256-551-3109
Christian Women’s Job Corps – 256-428-9435
Job Corps of Huntsville – 256-535-9535
Phoenix Vocational Disability Services – 256-880-0671
North Alabama Center for Educational Excellence – 256-372-4600
Reliable Labor, Inc. – 931-639-7191
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Madison County Health Department – 256-539-3711
Madison County Dept. of Human Resources – 256-427-6200
Alabama Disability Advocacy Program – 800-826-1675
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – 800-356-9596
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Lifeline Children’s Services – Christ-centered support for foster and adoptive families.
Our Kids Clothing Closet – Clothing and essentials for foster children entering care.
Kids to Love – Local nonprofit providing foster care support, scholarships, and housing for children in care.
National Children’s Advocacy Center – Resources and advocacy for children who have experienced abuse or trauma.
Madison County Foster and Adoptive Parents Association – Connection, encouragement, and training for foster/adoptive families.
GAP (Grandparents as Parents) – Support for grandparents and kinship caregivers raising children.